Bobby C. Sparks Jr. 44, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 10, 2025, at his residence. He was born on November 1, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio to Bobby and Monya Sparks.

Bobby graduated from Lorain County JVS in Lorain, Ohio and Avon High School in Avon, Ohio in 1999. He later graduated from The University of Akron in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Automated Manufacturing Engineering Technology. He last worked at Ariel Corp. before becoming blind. He also previously worked at Shiloh Industries, UMD, Forest City Technologies, Ridge Tool and several contract jobs.

Bob enjoyed being outside with a cold beer, listening to music, and being with his wife, children, and pets. He was a fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed woodworking and cooking.

He is survived by his wife, Lorenda Smith; daughters, Hailey Smith and Charli Sparks.
sisters, Kelly (Mike) Peabody and Amy Hill. And many nephews and nieces.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 2-3 PM at the Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home; 201 Newark Road, Mount Vernon, Ohio, 43050.

The Dowds-Snyder Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bobby C. Sparks Jr.

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